The City of Alcoa is on the search for a new Director of Finance, a key leadership position casting a wide net to find a seasoned financial professional capable of steering the fiscal ship and maintaining the city’s fiscal health. As posted on the city’s website, the role includes overseeing a broad spectrum of financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, utility billing, and more.
Responsibilities of the role were outlined in detail in a recent announcement, emphasizing the need for a Chief Financial Advisor who will not just crunch numbers but serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager. The chosen candidate will also provide critical oversight for the city’s annual audit and play a central role in developing finance-related ordinances and resolutions. It was also noted that applicants must present a track record of sound decision-making in financial matters and possess extensive experience in governmental accounting and public finance.
Educational qualifications remain a significant aspect of the search, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution, coupled with at least five years of progressive municipal finance work. A Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) certification is required, or the applicant must obtain it within a year of appointment, with CPA credentials being preferred.
The City of Alcoa is looking for not just an accountant but a leader who exhibits professionalism and can provide strong support to staff. Among the qualifications listed on the city’s job announcement, a solid grasp of complex financial reporting and the capacity for maintaining efficient financial systems and procedures are key. It’s a role aimed at keeping Alcoa financially sound and transparent, with an eye on long-term fiscal well-being.
